The purpose of the grant is to support working women video and filmmakers who reside in Oregon and SW Washington (Clark County). The goal of the grant is to provide financial assistance to women filmmakers and to aid in the next step of the crafting of an idea, honing a vision, or assisting in the completion of a consequential piece of work.

The Faerie Godmother Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation was founded in 2005 by Vikki Mee to specifically address the lack of representation of women in key positions behind the camera and in the media executive ranks. Typically only 5 -7% of the top 250 films are directed by women. The dearth of representation has a direct impact on the characterization of women in front of the camera and trickles down to the self-image of every young woman who goes to the movies, watches videos and is a consumer of all forms of new and traditional media.

About Women in Film-PDX

Women in Film PDX (WIF-PDX) of Portland, Oregon is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the professional development for women working in all areas of film, television, video, multimedia and related disciplines. WIF-PDX supports women in the industry by promoting equal opportunities, encouraging professional development, serving as an information network, and educating the public about women’s creative and technical achievements. WIF-PDX is dedicated to working with existing organizations in Portland in order to grow opportunities for women and men locally as well as on the national stage.